Senior Trial Attorney
Jobot · Costa Mesa, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteLegal$180k–$300k/yrFull-time
About the role
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kendall Kaing
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing case evaluation, legal support, and guidance.
- Develop case strategy and find plausible solutions to legal matters.
- Aid in preparing litigation reports and risk assessments.
- Attend hearings, depositions, and other court appearances.
- Attend focus groups.
- Stay informed about current legislation.
- Build trustworthy relationships with clients and experts.
- Aid in finalizing legal documents such as depositions, pleadings, and contracts.
- Draft and finalize complaints, meet and confer letters, motions to compel, and discovery responses.
- Negotiate low-level settlements and attend mediations.
- Interview, train, mentor, and assist in managing legal staff within their team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a law-related field required.
- Juris Doctor or equivalent from an accredited law school required.
- Active license to practice law / membership in State Bar.
- 4-10 years of related experience.
- 2nd Chair trial experience required.
Skills
- Willingness to meet personally with clients.
- Ability to handle a high caseload.
- Experience or expertise in a specific branch of law.
- Commitment to abiding by the set laws and behaving ethically.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong critical thinking skills.
- Excellent public speaking skills.
- Adaptability and attention to detail.
- Ability to work on a case independently.
- Ability to work with a team of attorneys to develop strategies for a case.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
Personal Attributes
- Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Critical thinker with a proactive problem-solving approach.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and staff.
- Quick learner and adaptable to new challenges.
- High emotional intelligence (EQ) is a significant advantage.
- High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.
Benefits
- Excellent career opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package.
- Including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- An employee assistance program.
- A matching 401(k).
Pay
$180,000 - $300,000 per year
Schedule
Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Location
Beautiful office environment at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, across from South Coast Plaza.